DOL Median (Iowa)
$49,300
vs National
-25.3%
National: $65,989BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$54,596
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$49,300
-25.3% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$65,989
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Technical Writers in Iowa earns $49,300 in nominal terms, which is 25.3% below the national average of $65,989. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 90.3 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $54,596 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in Iowa
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| TRIPLE R GLOBAL INC | $55,000 | 1 |
| MANCOMM, INC. | $49,250 | 7 |
| CJ Bio America, Inc. | N/A | 1 |
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How much does a Technical Writers make in Iowa?
The median Technical Writers salary in Iowa is $49,300 based on 3 DOL filings.
Is Iowa a good place to work as a Technical Writers?
A Technical Writers in Iowa earns 25.3% less than the national median of $65,989, or $54,596 after adjusting for the local cost of living.
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Source: US Department of Labor, Office of Foreign Labor Certification (OFLC) public disclosure files (PERM Form ETA-9089 and LCA Form ETA-9035), and US Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS). Salary figures represent employer filings and government survey estimates, not individual worker pay.